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13 Day Kiwi Envounter

DAY 1: Auckland to Rotorua
Meet and greet upon arrival in Auckland as we meet additional fellow passengers and head to Rotorua – the cultural heart of NZ. Tonight we will be staying in a traditional Maori Marae and on arrival, we will be welcomed onto the Marae by the elders in traditional style. Tonight is yours to enjoy the company of your friends, learn some maori songs or star gaze when the lights go down.
Traditional Maori Marae Stay - open plan multi-share accommodation Dx1

DAY 2: Rotorua
This morning we leave the Marae and head to Whakarewarewa Maori Village to learn more about the Maori way of life. The afternoon is yours to explore - try the mud baths, some mountain bike riding or white water rafing (at own cost)
Alpin Motel. Bx1

DAY 3: Rotorua to Wellington
Today we visit Huka Falls on our way to Taupo for a bungy jump if you dare. Then on past Mt Ruapehu and south to NZ's capital Wellington. Time to check out this cosmopolitan city!
Nomads Capital. Bx1

DAY 4: Wellington to Nelson
This morning we farewell the North Island and journey across Cook Strait. Enjoy the beauty of the serene blue waters of the Marlborough Sounds as we cruise into Picton. You’ll notice the change as we arrive in the South Island, home to mountains, lakes and breath-taking coastline. Onwards to Nelson, and time in the city centre before we head to Tahunanui Beach.
Aloha Lodge. Bx1 Dx1

DAY 5: Nelson
The day is yours to explore this amazing area. The nearby Abel Tasman National Park offers a journey into a world of native bush greeting golden sands, hidden bays and blue-green clear waters. There are loads of amazing options sure to suit. Tonight we’ll gather for a scrumptious meal and reflect on the day.
Aloha Lodge. Bx1

DAY 6: Nelson to Christchurch
Today we head back across the Bryant Ranges and past the many vineyards of the Marlborough region. We stop at Ohau Point to spy some NZ Fur Seals before reaching Kaikoura Then southwards to Christchurch.
Cathedral Camelot Hotel. Bx1

DAY 7: Christchurch to Flock Hill
The scenery will amaze you today as we head off across the Canterbury Plains and into the Southern Alps, to our home for the night, Flock Hill Station - a 14000 hectare working station! You'll be shown around the farm and get a chance to soak up this truly spectacular scenery.
Flock Hill Mote. Bx1 Dx1

DAY 8: Flock Hill to Fox Glacier
We head off ot the wild West coast to Hokitika. Continuing south we stop at the visitors centre in Franz Joseph, and an opportunity here to take a scenic glacier helicopter flight to Fox Glacier.
Budget Hotel. Bx1 Dx1

DAY 9: Fox Glacier to Queenstown
Westland National Park abounds with high mountain peaks and glaciers and today we'll have a chance to walk on a flowing river of ice (own cost)! We’ll then head back into the mountains to negotiate Haast Pass on our way to Queenstown past Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea.
Holiday Park. Bx1

DAY 10: Queenstown
Today it's time to play! And adventure awaits us everywhere. Choose from a huge selection of optional activities (own cost) sure to get the blood pumping, with everything from bungy, shotover jets, balloon rides and horseback riding. You name it – it's all here and awaiting you in Queenstown!!
Holiday Park. Bx1

DAY 11: Fiordland Overnight Cruise
After a leisurely morning in Queenstown we farewell this adventure playground and head to the Fiords. We’ll stop and admire the reflection in Mirror Lake before we literally drive through the mountain via the Homer Tunnel and emerge back into a landscape of spectacular mountains and waterfalls. Our cruise tonight in the Tasman Sea! Enjoy the stunning views and discover the hidden arms of the Sound. There is time to kayak around the shoreline or go exploring in the tender craft with the nature guide.
Overnight Cruise (share facilities). Bx1 Dx1

DAY 12: Fiordland to Lake Ohau
There is time for additional cruising this morning before returning to the wharf. We make our way back through Te Anau and onwards along the Kawarau River this afternoon, with its familiar “Lord of the Rings” scenery, and home to AJ Hackett’s original Bridge Bungy site. We journey over the Lindis Pass and wonder at the dramatic variation in scenery of these ranges. Our home tonight is nestled in the hills on the shores of Lake Ohau.
Lake Ohau Lodge. Bx1 Dx1

DAY 13: Lake Ohau to Christchurch
Today we follow the southern lakes hydroelectricity scheme around impressive blue water lakes and the ever-present Southern Alps as a backdrop. First stop Lake Pukaki and a chance for some amazing photos as we gaze across the clear blue waters to Mt Cook. We follow the canal system over to Lake Tekapo where there is an opportunity to take a scenic flight. Another photo opportunity at the “Church of the Good Shepard” before we enter the Canterbury plains and reach our final destination.. Bx1

Tour Starts 1pm in Auckland or 8am in Christchurch on reverse itinerary.
Tour Ends 6pm in Christvchurch or 12pm in Auckland on reverse itinerary

Price:
April 1 - Sept. 30 2009 - US$1482
Oct. 1 2009 - March 31 2010 - US$1507
twin supplement - US$146